It's gonna be special! (Ford Mondeo (2000 on) in general)

Member Name: Jester24/7

Product:	Ford Mondeo (2000 on) in general
Date:	06/02/01 (707 review reads)
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Advantages: Superb styling!

Disadvantages: ?

The new Ford Mondeo had never really struck a chord with me until I test drove one just last week! OH MY GOD! The car is absolutely amazing, I cannot believe how much better it is than my Vauxhall Vectra 2.0i CDX! The design initially shocked me – it really looks very ‘modern’ and is part of Ford’s cutting edge design – with styling coos from the Ford Focus (originally derived in part from the superb Ford GT 90 concept car).

The Mondeo has been the ultimate family car – perhaps it hasn’t been the most stylish before, but has certainly offered class leading cabins, ride and handling – I never actually owned the previous styles of Mondeo, but I can definitely see myself trading in my Griffin badge for one of uncle Henry’s latest masterpieces! The car is breathtaking to drive – unbelievable smooth I can assure you!

The styling at closer look isn’t that odd, in fact it’s rather aesthetic, the interior is very well designed with loads of space and leg/head room in all seats. The exterior looks very futuristic – Ford have more or less assured themselves the next market leader, if Vauxhall want to see their cars sell then they better bring out one hell of a new Vectra!

For information on the model range etc visit www.ford.co.uk - an excellent website with loads of information. Just some quick info though – the price range is from a rather reasonable £14,995 (at time of opinion going to press – prices subject to change without notice to customers) to around £21,995 for the top range model. For example – here is the model price for the 2.0i:

Your Car
Ford New Mondeo (Zetec - 5-door hatchback - 2.0i 16V 145PS 5-speed manual)

Recommended Retail Price Summary
RRP (including delivery to dealer): £15,890.00
Body colour : Stardust Silver (met) £250.00
Subtotal: £16,140.00
RRP On the Road:* £16,345.00



Needless to say that if I had the money I’d get one today, they look amazing handle wonderful – grip to the road brilliantly, and you can even buy them online form the website (Ford’s website is quite slow so be patient!).

The Mondeo is a 5 star car that I am sure I’d be delighted with if and when I get one. I guess I’ll be looking for the Zetec model – sportier than the standard.

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